Description Module
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 2:32 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 2:32 AM
NCT ID:
NCT05971134
Brief Summary:
Introduction: This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of acupressure application on Hegu (LI4) point on the severity of acute pain caused by fistula needle in patients with brescia-cimino, snuff-box and antecubital fistula.
Methods: This study was randomized control study which was conducted with 66 intervention and 65 control participants. The participants in the intervention group were divided into 3 groups according to the fistula area. Data were collected using Descriptive Information Form and pain scale.
Detailed Description:
This study is determined that finger acupuncture at L14 point reduces the severity of pain felt by the patient during fistula needle insertion. Acute pain during puncture of arteriovenous fistula is a common problem in hemodialysis patients. Moreover, patients experience this acute pain three times a week. Accordingly, acupressure applied to the L4 acupuncture point can be considered as an effective, simple and low-cost non-pharmacological method to reduce acute pain during needle insertion in patients. Since this application is non-invasive and does not carry the risk of complications, it can be taught to patients and/or nurses to contribute to the management of acute pain. In addition, in this article, we examined the effect of acupressure applied only to the LI4 acupuncture point on pain intensity during fistula needle insertion, therefore, we suggest designing different studies with different acupuncture points (effective in reducing pain).
Study:
NCT05971134
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05971134